This Sunday, Oct. 29, is Reformation Sunday. The readings are from Revelation 14:6-7, Romans 3:19-28 and John 8:31-36. The Son of God Has Set Us Free from Sin and Death by His Grace “Wisdom is justifi...

Last weekend’s party was a good one. I have to admit though, I am beginning to wonder if, at 45, I am getting a little too old for the late nights trying to get everything ready for the party. Between...

The pursuit of happiness is our right. The Declaration of Independence says so. I’m not going to argue that issue, we have a right to pursue happiness. But, that doesn’t guarantee that we are going to...

During unsettling times, whether marked by terrifying conditions or those less dramatic, the prevailing hope in most is to catch sight of the proverbial ‘North Star.’ For centuries and for myriads of ...

DEAR ABBY: I am a man in my 50s. A few months ago, I had a routine doctor’s appointment, with a new primary care physician. I intended the appointment to be a complete, regular physical. I don’t (than...

The Scene: Tuesday, Oct. 18, 5 p.m. at Okmulgee City Hall With the strike of a gavel, the city council meeting is brought to order. Roll call of members is given, Pledge of Allegiance is said and the ...

Okmulgee Community Theatre presents “The Rocky Horror Show” Oct. 27-28 and Nov. 4 at 10 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre, 210 W. 7th St. in downtown Okmulgee. This presentation will be an R-rated live stag...

Rocky Horror Show at the Orpheum Friday-Saturday, Oct. 27-28 • 10 p.m. Okmulgee Community Theatre will perform The Rocky Horror Show Friday-Saturday, Oct. 27-28, at 10 p.m. at the Orpheum, 210 W. 7th ...

The Okmulgee County Genealogical Society meets the fourth Monday of each month, January through October, at 1 p.m. the Okmulgee Public Library. Meetings are also available via Zoom. For more informati...

Wilson Fire Department will hold its 2nd annual Haunted House Saturday, Oct. 28, from 6 p.m. to midnight. From 6-8 p.m., a slightly more mild version of the haunted house will be available for the you...

Don’t get spooked by excess sugar As the season changes and the air turns crisp, families across Oklahoma are getting ready for Halloween. Shape Your Future, a program of the Tobacco Settlement Endowm...

With respiratory season approaching, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is encouraging individuals to help prevent illness by getting their flu shot. Influenza, also known as the flu, is c...

• Monday: Attended BOCC meeting. Worked at office going through documents. Prepared for a volunteer meeting and held a meeting at 6:30 p.m. • Tuesday: Conducted background checks on volunteers accepte...

Hey there, friends! Halloween is just around the corner, and with chilly weather in the forecast, it’s essential to stay safe and warm while having a blast. Here are some Halloween safety tips to keep...

The Okmulgee County Humane Society is issuing a plea for assistance from the community by means of volunteering and donations. Food of all varieties for dogs and cats (canned, dry, cat, kitten, dog, p...

The Salvation Army will be taking applications for those in need of food assistance for Christmas Nov. 6-10 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The number of applicants to be assisted are limited. Applicants need...

Morris to hold Halloween Block Party All ages are welcome to join in the fun at the Haunting on Hughes in downtown Morris next Tuesday, Oct. 31. There will be lots of fun, candy, food vendors, trick o...

July 9, 1985 - October 22, 2023 Creig Anthony Echols, Jr., a resident of Tulsa, died Monday, October 23, 2023 in Tulsa. Funeral service will be held Saturday, October 28, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Mt. Zion M...

January 20, 1931 - October 18, 2023 Services are pending for Bobbie Wanda James, 92, of Okmulgee, with Integrity Funeral Service. She passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023, in Tulsa.

October 4, 1990 - October 23, 2023 Donte Damond Todd, a resident of Oklahoma City, died Monday, October 23, 2023, in Oklahoma City. Funeral service will be held Saturday, October 28, 2023, at 2 p.m. a...